Hands-on personal care, with dignity
Hands-on personal care from trained aides who work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
What's included
What's included
Aides follow a care plan written by a registered nurse, who visits to supervise and update it.
- Bathing, showering and grooming
- Dressing and help using the toilet
- Moving, walking and transferring safely
- Help with eating
- Medication reminders
- Noticing changes and reporting them to the nurse
Who it helps
Who it helps
Older adults
Safe, respectful help with bathing, dressing and getting around.
Adults home from hospital
Hands-on support while strength and routines come back.
People with a chronic condition
Steady personal care from aides who know your routines.
How to start
How to start
Request care or call
Tell us who needs care and when you would like to start. You can send a request online or call (312) 224-1001.
Nurse visit and care plan
A registered nurse visits to assess needs and safety at home, then writes the care plan your aide will follow.
First visit
We introduce your aide and confirm the schedule. We check in regularly and adjust the plan as needs change.
Good to know
Questions families ask
What is the difference between an aide and a homemaker?
A home health aide gives hands-on personal care, like bathing, dressing and help moving safely. A homemaker helps with the household. Many families use both.
Who supervises the aides?
A registered nurse. The nurse visits, checks how care is going and updates the plan as needs change.
Can an aide give medications?
Aides can give reminders. Giving medications is a nursing task, handled through our private duty nursing service.
Do I need a doctor's order?
It depends on how care is paid for. Some programs require one and some do not. We tell you what is needed when you call.
Related services
Let's talk about the care your family needs
Tell us a little about who needs care. A care coordinator will call you to talk it through and answer your questions.